Clinical Research Nurse

Purpose:

The Clinical Research Nurse is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). Assists with the execution of study-related activities of a Phase I clinical research study. Research nurses should primarily be concerned with the protection and care of research subjects. The primary role is to function as a licensed registered nurse engaged in the practice of care/assessments of the healthy volunteers and/or patient. Position includes disseminating information regarding new information for documentation performance improvement and data source upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Review protocols and informed consent forms for scheduled studies identify and communicate potential issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in nursing study related activities as required by protocol compliance with Corporate divisional and departmental SOPs and external (CFR ICH GCP) regulatory guidelines. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures.
• Evaluate adverse events and manage safety reporting activities in a timely manner.
• Interact with the Principal Investigator and other study physicians Recruiting/Screening Data Systems and other personnel in support of study-specific activities.
• Support quality and compliance improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment and screening activities to ensure successful enrollment of volunteers into studies scheduled at the Phase 1 Unit. Interfaces with research participants to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol. Review and assess data collected. Serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise (R/S).
• Disburses investigational drug and provides teaching regarding administration as necessary. Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance from site staff. Ensures all protocol procedures are completed per study requirements (Unit).

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• For Recruiting & Screening: Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school and 1-3 years work experience in a clinical research environment
  For Unit: Bachelor of Nursing or other Science degree preferred with 1-3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting; and/or ER/ICU experience
• Nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e. performing vital signs nursing assessments performing ECG/EKG administering injections etc.)
• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research
• Advanced Life Support and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation within six months
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities while paying close attention to detail

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time